Ananda Villa - SHA Plus vs Similar Hotels

Rooms are spacious with comfortable beds and sea views, but several reports of basic/unrenovated bathrooms, drainage issues and non-working TVs reduce the score.

Spacious rooms, nice shower, and comfortable beds.

Several negatives: rooms and bathrooms described as run-down/old, some beds very hard, missing TVs/safes and some rooms not matching photos.

Rooms are large but show signs of wear and need maintenance.

Generally clean rooms reported but some issues noted: black grime around bathroom handle, occasional bugs and bad sewage smell in one bathroom; mixed cleanliness impressions across reviews.

Found a dead cockroach in the bed; bathroom had a bad smell.

Mixed reports: several guests note clean rooms and daily cleaning, but others report bathroom damage, insects, peeling paint and inconsistent housekeeping.

Multiple mentions of stains on linens and general cleanliness concerns.

Excellent beachfront location — right by the pier/ferry, shops and beach, quiet despite central position; repeatedly praised as a key strength.

Perfect location; everything is within walking distance.

Strong positive: repeatedly highlighted as beachfront, excellent views, direct beach access and convenient for pier/restaurants.

Great location with easy access to restaurants and beach.

Staff repeatedly described as very friendly and helpful; reception provides services like scooter rental and consistent, reliable service for repeat guests.

Friendly staff but with some vague service regarding the scooter rental.

Consistently praised: staff described as very friendly and helpful, quick to resolve requests and providing good reception support.

Overall friendly staff, though some reports of unaccommodating reception.

On-site restaurant and adjacent eateries praised for tasty, good-value food and breakfasts; one comment that the hotel's own restaurant is pricier but with great views.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Limited commentary: some mention of a hearty breakfast and no major F&B complaints, but main restaurant may be in a neighboring hotel.

Breakfast quality is mentioned as weak by some guests.

Useful amenities noted (effective AC, quiet fan, beach mats/towels, scooter rental, on-site restaurant); some rooms are very simple and lack extras, and occasional broken TVs.

Clean swimming pool and good facilities.

Mixed: private/personal pools and snorkeling opportunities praised; limited on-site dining, no TV or safe in rooms, and one report of over-chlorinated pool.

Good amenities like poolside patio and activities, though some items were outdated.

Mostly described as good value for money with affordable nearby restaurant options; one guest felt it was slightly expensive for what was offered.

Price-quality ratio is fair, but improvements are needed in some areas.

Generally positive: described as good value and reasonable rates by multiple guests despite some worn facilities.

Good value for the location but could be better based on condition.